Question

14. A and B react with Na gives H2 gas and by
reaction of both A and B ethyl acetate is formed
then A and B are;
A) CH3COOH, C2H5OH
B) C3H7COOH, C3H7OH
C) CH3COOH, CH3OH
D) HCOOH, CH3COOH

Answer 1

Answer:

option A

Explanation:

Ethyl acetate is an ester, so A any B must be alcohol and carboxylic acid.

For the formation of ethyl acetate, we need alcohol with 2 carbons and carboxylic acid with 2 carbons.

Both have acidic hydrogens so they reacts with Na to form hydrogen gas.